Proviso East hasn't had much luck against Lyons recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. Both will face off at 2:00 p.m. without much rest having both just played. Proviso East will be looking to extend their current eight-game winning streak.
On Friday, Proviso East was able to grind out a solid win over Leyden, taking the game 60-53. Given the Pirates' advantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 165th, while the Eagles are ranked 546th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
| 01/24/25 @ Leyden | 16 |
| 01/21/25 @ Nazareth Academy | 23 |
| 01/19/25 vs Christian Fenger Academy | 20 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Proviso East to victory, but perhaps none more so than Isaiah Pickens, who posted 16 points and five boards. Pickens' evening made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Jerry Johnson, who put up 14 points and seven rebounds.
Meanwhile, Lyons can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They managed a 57-52 victory over Oak Park-River Forest.
Proviso East has also been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 64.5 points per game. As for Lyons, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 8-10.
Proviso East came up short against Lyons in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 66-62. Will Proviso East have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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